Everything was covered by an orange light.

I had to climbed stairs to continu on my path.  A metaphor about my life lately.

I found those two friends swimming on the calm stream.

I got a sunburn on my nose and cheeks from all the vitamin D I was getting!

I’m happy I was out of work today to enjoy our earlier sunsets. The lack of sunshine affects my mood and all that light energized me for the rest of the week!

Does lack of sunshine affect your mood? What are your tricks to fight it and stay happy during winter time?

I found magic water at the park last week!

1) PICTURES: Before, half way, and after pictures on Nov 11th, Nov 25th, and Dec. 9th, respectively.

Before (Nov 17):

2) MEASUREMENTS: Before, half way, and after measurements of my ‘true’ waist (at belly button), low waist
(3″ lower approx.), and hips (over butt)- same dates as above.

Before:
- 29” (smallest, not true waist)
- 32” (2” below belly button)
- 37.5” (hips)

3) CORE WORK: 6-10 minute core workout, 5 days a week, doing the following exercises:
* Plank
* Side plank
* Plank with elbows on stability ball
* Stability Ball Jackknifes
* Stability ball roll out
* Plank Rotations

This morning I did:
* Plank: 1 min
* Side plank: 30 sec each side
* Plank with elbows on stability ball: 30 sec
* Stability Ball Jackknifes: Too hard, wait for back to be in better shape
* Stability ball roll out: 10 rep
* Plank Rotations: changed position every 5 seconds, 30 sec total.

It confirmed what I already knew, my core strenght is very low. I was shaking like a leave! If I add up all the time, I did a very short 3 minute mini core workout. However, I do not want to force this as my back is still recovering from an injury (that keep me from going to work for a full week). I’m hoping they will help my back gain more strenght.

Let’s see how long I can hold the pauses a month from now.

Woah! I went jogging this morning and I thought I’d try to new route.

I felt good and kept going, and going. At one point, I knew my body had passed the 10k mark as it’s my longest distance. Still, I pushed through it and couldn’t wait to get home to check how long I’ve run.

It ended up being just over 14 km! The longest I’ve ever run! I’m thinking… half-marathon in the spring? I’m tired, but so proud. It’s amazing what our bodies can do!

Off to the Post Office to mail letters. How unusual and fun!

I loved being in the middle of all the bus(y)ness.

I felt so tiny in that big world.
Yet, I could look upon them all.

As the photograph goes, the blurry effect makes me happy.

One of my favorite evening during my summer trip to NY and DC.

Sunset over the Reflection pool,
Ducks swimming,
People resting on the steps after a long day,
Magestic Lincoln statue watching it all.

Just all around magical.

After a 10k run under the Montreal sun. Happy!

My tiny bedroom was painted this very dark blue, not my favorite color.

Thanks to our dear Bou Bear, it is now sparkling white! All this painting tiring him, so I let him rest on the pillows for a bit.